On 2/8/04 6:45 PM, in article
, "Helen McElroy"
> wrote:

> What I wonder about is what did the Italians cook before America and
> particularly the tomato was discovered?

I read about a recipe for pasta pre-tomato - had butter, olive oil and
parmisano-reggiano cheese on it. Sounds good - but I could see that if this
recipe were accurate why Tomoato sauce took over!

Does anyone know if pesto or Alfredo sauce was pre Marinera?